VP Model Validation Quant – Buy Side

• London
• up to £175k total comp

• Job type: Permanent
• Sector: Financial Services, Banking, Asset Management & Funds
• Job reference: SN/39949

Are you a skilled quantitative finance professional with expertise in the validation of CCAR, capital pricing and/or valuation models? If so, a leading global asset manager has an exciting opportunity for you to join their team and experience rapid learning, growth and progression.

The firm is currently building an independent model risk management function and is looking for talented quantitative analysts interested in helping develop these capabilities. The team are responsible for all model used throughout the organisation risk/capital models, ESG, AML, derivative pricing, illiquid asset valuation models both internally owned and vendor owned. There is also the opportunity to get exposure to validating quant strategies.

In this role, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial models used for regulatory capital calculations, pricing and valuation. This will include conducting thorough quantitative reviews of CCAR and stress testing models, as well as validating models for use in a range of contexts, using your strong technical skills and attention to detail to deliver high quality results.

To succeed in this role, you will need to be a highly motivated and proactive individual with excellent problem solving abilities. You should have a strong background in quantitative finance, ideally model validation, and have experience using Python for model testing, data analysis and risk assessment. You should also have a solid understanding of risk capital model rules and best practices and be able to apply these concepts in a practical setting.

Our client is a leading global asset manager with a strong reputation in the industry and a track record of success. They are committed to supporting their employees and providing opportunities for career progression and development. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role with a company that values its employees, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a leading global asset manager and take your career to the next level. Apply today and start your journey to success!